Incidence of cardiometabolic diseases in a Lesotho HIV cohort: Evidence for policy decision-making
Background: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has been associated with the development of certain cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). The burden of CMDs amongst ART-experienced patients in sub-Saharan Africa was unknown. Objective: We quantified the burden of CMDs and identified the associated risk facto...
Main Authors: | Motlalepula Sebilo, Neo R.T. Ledibane, Simbarashe Takuva |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2021-06-01
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Series: | Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1246 |
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